Domestic cement dispatches reached 3.097 million tons during the last month, as compared with 2.807 million tons in August 2024. Data shows a month-over-month increase of 10.33%.
All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) released the data on Tuesday. It stated exports also rose by 22.13% as the volumes increased from 613,857 tons in August 2024 to 749,723 tons in August 2025.
The industry witnessed 18.61% domestic growth, figures of last month (July 2025) showed. It shows an 84% jump in exports over July 2024. Total cement dispatches during August 2025: 3.846 million tons against 3.421 million tons during the same month of the last fiscal year. An increase of 12.45%.
In August 2025, north-based mills dispatched 2.795 million tons of cement. It shows an increase of 8.10% against 2.585 million tons in August 2024. South-based mills dispatched 1.05 million tons of cement during August 2025. It reflected 25.93% more growth compared to 0.835 million tons during August 2024.
North-based mills dispatched 2.586 million tons of cement in domestic markets in August 2025. It reflects an increase of 8.64% against 2.380 million tons in August 2024. South-based mills dispatched 510,758 tons of cement in local markets during August 2025. Over 19.81% more compared to 26,289 tons during August 2024.
Exports from North-based Mills:
Exports from north-based mills marginally increased by 1.84%. The quantities rose from 204,901 tons in August 2024 to 208,669 tons in August 2025. Exports from the south, however, showed a healthy increase by 32.30% to 541,054 tons in August 2025 from 408,956 tons during the same month last year.
During the first two months of the current fiscal year, total cement dispatches (domestic and exports) were 7.847 million tons, which is 20.88% higher than 6.492 million tons during the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.
Domestic dispatches during this period were 6.090 million tons against 5.331 million tons during the same period last year, showing an increase of 14.25%. Exports also showed an increase by 51.29% as the volumes jumped to 1.757 million tons compared to 1.161 million tons exported during the same period of the last fiscal year.
APCMA spokesman said that the country is passing through tough times due to excessive rains and floods affecting the masses. He urged the government to reduce taxes on cement to bring down the cost of rehabilitation of affected areas.
